STN
London
United Kingdom
11,477 km
7,132 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
11,477 km
7,132 mi / 6,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
65°
east northeast

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STN TWU
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code STN TWU
ICAO Code EGSS WBKW
City London Tawau
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 348 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 4.320000, 118.130000

London (STN) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 11,477 kilometers (7,132 miles / 6,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in London, it's 01:46 in Tawau. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tawau (TWU) to London (STN) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Stansted Airport (STN) and Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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